All campus buildings over one story high must post building evacuation signs on every floor. This program describes the process involved in creating and obtaining emergency evacuation signs at UC Irvine.

It is our goal that all emergency evacuation signs that are installed in campus buildings be uniform in size, font, color, and materials. This program describes the process involved in creating and obtaining emergency evacuation signs at UC Irvine.

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Scope

All campus buildings over one story high must post building evacuation signs on every floor. Signs must be posted at all stairway and elevator landings and immediately inside all public entrances to the building. All new buildings must have emergency evacuation signs reviewed by EH&S and installed prior to the occupancy of the building.

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Definitions

California Contract, Commercial Designs (CCCD) – UC Irvine has a contract and agreement with this commercial company to design and manufacture all emergency evacuation signs on campus.

Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) - At the UC Irvine campus, the SFM has delegated the Designated Campus Fire Marshal (DCFM) as the AHJ for plan review and construction inspections. The DCFM also has the responsibility and authority to enforce SFM regulations and requirements on campus.

Coordinating final mounting locations in the building. Project Managers must verify “You are Here” identifiers match the locations noted on the sign. Contact the Facilities Management Sign Shop to install the final signs and to verify mounting costs.

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Program Components

The following procedure should be followed when ordering signs for new/renovated buildings and for existing buildings:

Indicate that you represent UC Irvine and place an order for evacuation signs. FM's Sign Shop has an existing agreement with CCCD for the pricing and design layout of all signs.

Sign specifications shall include the following information:

Style: Evacuation signage shall have a style listed.

Frame: All signs must be composed of injection molded plastic frames with outside dimensions of 11.5 inches by 14.50 inches by 0.275 inches. The frame must also contain radius corners and be mountable using screws or adhesive.

Insert: The inserts for all signs must be composed of in-laid plastic, a sign panel with sub-surface graphics, and a non-glare face. The insert must fit inside the frame's dimensions discussed above.

2. The D&CS PM or Department Facilities Manager will provide the necessary building plans and other information directly to CCCD.

3. CCCD will deliver the draft proofs to the D&CS PM or Department Facilities Manager for initial approval. After the department has reviewed these proofs, copies of the proofs must be routed to the DCFM for his review and approval. When routing the proofs to the DCFM, complete a transmittal form to expedite the process. You may obtain a copy of the transmittal form at: http://www.ehs.uci.edu/ .

4. The DCFM will send the proofs back to the D&CS PM or Department Facilities Manager with any corrections. See Appendix A for an example of a proof of an emergency evacuation sign for Gillespie Hall.

5. CCCD will deliver the final proofs to FM's Sign Shop for installation.

6. FM's Sign Shop will contact the D&CS PM or the Department Facilities Manager to schedule time for the installation of the completed emergency evacuation signs. The bottom edge of the emergency evacuation sign shall not be mounted higher than four (4) feet above the finish surface.

Although there are no reporting requirements for this program, D&CS PM's and Department Facilities Managers must ensure that the emergency evacuation signs are current and reflect any renovations or changes to the building and the evacuation route. These changes must be reported to FM and to the DCFM to order a new emergency evacuation sign. The department requesting the new emergency evacuation sign will be charged for the price of the new sign.

6.Training Requirements and Competency Assessment

No training and competency assessments are required for employees to participate in this program.